Recovery Principles Flashcards

Which recovery principle holds that people should be able to choose from a variety of pathways and not be restricted to a single approach?

Answer: Many pathways to recovery

Recovery-oriented systems recognize many pathways, including mutual aid, professional treatment, faith-based approaches, and self-directed recovery.

A CRS who avoids labeling clients as 'addicts' or 'junkies' is practicing which important recovery principle?

Answer: Person-first and non-stigmatizing language

Person-first and non-stigmatizing language emphasizes the humanity of individuals over their diagnosis or behaviors, which supports dignity and reduces shame.

Which recovery model views addiction as a chronic condition requiring ongoing management similar to other health conditions?

Answer: Chronic disease management model

The chronic disease management model frames addiction as a brain-based chronic condition requiring sustained support, much like diabetes or hypertension.

An individual who has maintained recovery and now volunteers to help others is demonstrating which principle?

Answer: Giving back and community contribution

Giving back is a meaningful component of recovery that builds purpose and strengthens both the giver and the broader recovery community.

In recovery-oriented care, 'natural supports' refers to:

Answer: Family, friends, and community connections outside formal services

Natural supports are informal relationships and community resources — such as family, friends, faith communities, and neighbors — that sustain recovery outside clinical settings.

Which ethical principle requires a CRS to act in the best interest of the client, even when it may be difficult?

Answer: Beneficence

Beneficence requires practitioners to actively promote the well-being of clients and take positive actions to benefit them.

Recovery support services differ from clinical treatment services primarily because they:

Answer: Are provided by peers and focus on long-term community-based support

Recovery support services are typically peer-delivered, non-clinical, and focused on sustaining long-term wellness within the community rather than acute medical care.